Flying from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 7 hours 45 minutes.
The timezone in Nice is UTC+1, which is five hours ahead of Montreal.
Take your pick of five weekly Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport flights. The 21:25 departure with Air Transat is the earliest available. Air Transat operates the last service of the day at 23:35.
Your YUL to NCE flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Flying during a peak time such as August? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Air Canada is your ticket to exploring Nice (and perhaps some other great corners of France!). Browse the direct flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport offered by this popular airline.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Air Canada on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport flight is ر.ق. 1,072. A return fare is currently ر.ق. 2,188. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book six months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from YUL to NCE.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
YUL's address is 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
64.89% of flights that take off from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport reach their destination on time.
To get to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport from central Montreal, it takes around 25 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 26 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 2 hours 15 minutes.
Have an early flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near YUL:
Arriving at Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
If you're coming in on a late Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near NCE:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Cote D'Azur Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Goldcar, OK Mobility or Alamo and explore beyond Nice's main sights.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Cote D'Azur Airport around one week before travelling.
Getting from Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE) to central Nice
From Cote D'Azur Airport, Nice is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Cote D'Azur Airport (NCE)
The quietest month for a flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport is January, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Nice based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in your flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Cote D'Azur Airport for August if you want to visit Nice during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 17ºC and 30ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from YUL to NCE in February. Average temperatures are between 0ºC and 14ºC then.
Explore more of France
You've seen Nice, now it's time to discover other corners of France. Travel about 161 kilometres west to Marseille to check off its popular sights. From Old Port of Marseille to Le Panier and Cathédrale La Major, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in France, consider Lyon, about 306 kilometres north-west of Nice. Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges are key reasons to visit.
